Name: My days as a young rebel
Uploaded: 2008-03-13T01:38:00Z
Duration: 44 min 18 s
Description: Before he was a legend, architect Frank Gehry takes a whistlestop tour of his early work, from his house in Venice Beach to the American Center in Paris, which was under construction (and much on his mind) when he gave this talk.

Before he was a legend, architect Frank Gehry takes a whistlestop tour of his early work, from his house in Venice Beach to the American Center in Paris, which was under construction (and much on his mind) when he gave this talk.

My days as a young rebel

Great architecture arises from curiosity, bold risks, and embracing the unexpected. An accidental discovery with cardboard furniture, a fish in a bathtub, and collaborations with artists fueled designs that broke away from tradition. By championing context, imperfection, and odd materials like chain-link and metal, the architect created spaces that challenge assumptions and spark wonder. Every project, from law schools to shopping centers, became an experiment in pushing boundaries without losing sight of clients’ real needs.